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CBU Baylor LSUS NSU Xavier University of Louisiana University of Southern Mississippi LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech| Louisiana State University Alexandria | Memphis College of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSUA | MCA | ||
| Location | Alexandria, LA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,289 | 116 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsua.edu | mca.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUA | MCA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,950 | $32,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,120 | $32,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,598 | $8,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,274 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,033 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 0% |
Admission |
LSUA | MCA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,913 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,680 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 24.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
LSUA | MCA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUA | MCA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 12% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,707 | $33,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $341 |
Diversity |
LSUA | MCA | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
LSUA | MCA | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | - | ||
Campus |
LSUA | MCA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Alexandria is larger than than MCA based on total student enrollment (4,289 students vs. 116 students)
LSUA vs. MCA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUA or MCA?
- Memphis College of Art is 554.5% more expensive to attend than LSUA for in-state tuition ($32,400.00 vs. $4,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 532.8% higher at MCA than Louisiana State University Alexandria ($32,400.00 vs. $5,120.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Memphis College of Art are 8% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Alexandria ($8,890 vs. $9,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Alexandria than Memphis College of Art (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University Alexandria students is ?% larger than aid received Memphis College of Art ($7,033 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, LSUA or MCA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCA or LSUA .
- Accepted freshman MCA students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at LSUA (3.16)
LSUA vs. MCA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUA or MCA? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between MCA and LSUA.
- The graduation rate at MCA is higher than Louisiana State University Alexandria (32% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University Alexandria earn on average $5,800 more per year than MCA graduates after ten years. ($35,700 vs. $29,900)
- Louisiana State University Alexandria students graduate with a $15,293 lower median federal student loan debt than MCA graduates. ($17,707 vs. $33,000)
- LSUA graduates are paying $158 less per month on federal student loans than MCA graduates. ($183 vs. $341)
- More LSUA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCA students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/